Power Project Manager

verdantas; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas seeks a Power Project Manager to lead energy infrastructure projects from concept through construction in Lehigh Valley, Wilkes-Barre, or Philadelphia, PA. You will manage permitting, coordinate with clients and agencies, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.

You hold a Civil Engineering degree and PE license (or ability to obtain), with 7+ years in power/utility projects; proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience with scope, schedule, and budget ownership.
• Strong leadership and team coordination across multidisciplinary groups.
• Excellent communication with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead site/civil and environmental permitting for power/energy projects.
• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact through project lifecycle.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for on-time delivery.
• Review technical designs and construction documents for power/infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking a Power Project Manager to join our growing, multidisciplinary team in Lehigh Valley, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, or Philadelphia, PA.

This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful power and energy infrastructure projects from concept through construction while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and fostering strong client relationships.

Verdantas is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, engineering, and infrastructure consulting. Named the #1 Firm to Work For by Zweig Group, we are committed to creating a workplace where technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance thrive.

What You'll Do

• Manage site/civil and environmental permitting for a variety of power and energy infrastructure projects including utility coordination, distribution, transmission, renewable energy, substation, and related site/civil improvements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery
• Oversee technical design and engineering activities related to power and energy infrastructure, including power delivery site planning and layout, grading and access design for utility and energy facilities, stormwater management and drainage systems for power-related sites, erosion and sediment control, utility infrastructure and coordination, access road, laydown area, and construction logistics design
• Prepare and review construction documents, technical reports, specifications, and permit applications
• Coordinate with municipal, county, state, and regulatory agencies to obtain project approvals
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, schedules, forecasts, and profitability
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, surveyors, and environmental professionals
• Mentor and develop junior staff through technical guidance and project leadership
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and project pursuits

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
• 7+ years of progressive experience in engineering, project management, power, utilities, energy, or related infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated project management experience including scope, schedule, budget, and client management responsibilities
• Preferred understanding of power and utility infrastructure project delivery, site/civil design, PCMS, E&S, etc., utility coordination and permitting, local, state, and utility permitting processes, and construction documentation for power and infrastructure projects
• Experience working with utility providers and energy-sector clients such as PPL, as well as municipal agencies, developers, and contractors is preferred but not required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• -Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range

The starting salary for this position is $115,000, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or